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LN59 ZYB

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,317 mi
Last recorded115,317 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 ZYB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 115,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,715 miles

boot not opening every time

both front aims deterioated

Fail 22 Sep 2023 112,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front aims deterioated

Pass 17 Sep 2022 105,607 miles

both head lamp images deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2022 105,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both head lamp images deteriorated

o/s/r brake discs worn bad

Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,301 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs worn bad

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,982 miles

Nearside Front puncture

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded and front

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,770 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 79,767 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax and holder ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,618 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 54,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,696 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,865 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 22,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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LN59 ZYB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN59 ZYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN59 ZYB registered?

LN59 ZYB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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